About Kari

With years of experience creating stunning looks for film and TV productions, runway shows, fashion editorials and area brides, Kari’s makeup expertise and knowledge is unparalleled. Her flair for color and eye for beauty have made her the most in-demand Fort Worth & Dallas makeup artist for media, publications, weddings and special events in the area, and her work has been featured across the state and even nationally. You can catch Kari’s work on TV in “My Fair Wedding with David Tutera,” “Good Morning Texas,” “The RC Project” and on the CW33 News, as well as in publications like Brides of North Texas Magazine, Fort Worth Texas Magazine, American Salon, PURE Magazine, and Get Married Magazine. In addition, Kari boasts a celebrity clientele that includes star of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” Thom Filicia, Caroline Cradick of “Kidd Kraddick in the Morning” and winner of “America’s Next Top Model” Whitney Thompson. Kari previously served as salon director and primary high-definition makeup artist for Halo Salon & Colorlab in Fort Worth. She has also provided services to hundreds of area weddings, special events, and even independent films, boasting a portfolio that includes everything from detailed special effects makeup to time-tested, classic bridal looks. And clients rave about Kari’s high-definition and airbrush makeup techniques, as her detailed application and mixing methods allow her to give clients the flawless complexion they’ve always dreamed of. After graduating from Texas Christian University with a bachelor’s degree in Radio-TV-Film, Kari went on to receive training in high-definition makeup from LuAnn Mancini at Mancini Studio. In 2008, she also studied at the Paul Mitchell School in Dallas. Kari is drawn to color and creativity in her makeup application, drawing influence from stars like Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, David Bowie and more. She loves to experiment, and she works tirelessly to provide her clients with a look that’s both classic and unique at the same time. With Kari’s passion, fresh outlook and varied experience, it’s no wonder she is one of the most in-demand makeup artists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area